Park Pin Switch Test

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Park Pin Switch Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the park pin switch 2P connector (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Park Pin Switch 2P Connector
    G06431491Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Check for continuity between connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2.
    • There should be continuity when the shift lever is moved out of P.
    • There should be no continuity when the shift lever is moved to P.
  4. If the park pin switch fails the test, replace the park pin switch (see PARK PIN SWITCH REPLACEMENT ).
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